View Poll Results: Should the EcoBoost V6 come in the Mustang?
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How about an EcoBoost Mustang?
10-22-2008, 10:01 AM
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How about an EcoBoost Mustang?
See this front page article for an explanation behind this topic.
But the poll is simple..
Should Ford offer the 3.5TT DI, making 340hp in the Mustang, supposing that the 2010 GT has 400 horsepower? If so, should it be a mid level performance model, still offering the base V6?
But the poll is simple..
Should Ford offer the 3.5TT DI, making 340hp in the Mustang, supposing that the 2010 GT has 400 horsepower? If so, should it be a mid level performance model, still offering the base V6?
10-22-2008, 10:58 AM
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midlevel, call it an SVO. The name would be recognizable amoung car enthusiasts and more could possibly sell. Unless they can come up with another cool name...
The Aussies do this engine arrangement with their Ford Falcons. They have N/A 6's for base models, Turbo 6's for moderate performance, and v8's for their high performance option. The 6 cylinder models used to be I6's but I believe they're going to start importing the ecoboost and duratec 35 (cyclone) engines soon. (Don't quote me on that though)
The Aussies do this engine arrangement with their Ford Falcons. They have N/A 6's for base models, Turbo 6's for moderate performance, and v8's for their high performance option. The 6 cylinder models used to be I6's but I believe they're going to start importing the ecoboost and duratec 35 (cyclone) engines soon. (Don't quote me on that though)
10-22-2008, 11:02 AM
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I agree that the SVO name would get attention from the Mustang world more than something like GT-E...they have stuck with vintage names for the most part with the S197, but imagine if the Boss name came back with the Boss 302, and the Boss 35 could be the ecoboost package.
10-22-2008, 11:36 AM
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Keep it simple/stupid. Two engines is all they need (V6 ecoboost and V8). Give too many options (like 3 or 4 different engines) and you lose some of your market because the car will have too many competitors in various segments and people will start cross shopping with cars it's not supposed to compete with. (BMW, Camary (2dr), and things like Impalas and subies)
10-22-2008, 11:45 AM
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i say make the EcoBoost a midlevel performance model. the guys that want V8's will get GT's. the average buyer that is somewhat worried about fuel economy and isn't really getting the car for the performance aspect will get the V6. having this be a midlevel allows ford to put more go-fast goodies on it like a better suspension, heavier duty transmission, sport seats, etc. that will all appeal to the tuner crowd that is going to be the most interested in this car. each model targets a different audience and if you start cutting out models, you start cutting out market share. look at how many variants there are of the F150... it's been the top selling vehicle for over 30 years.
